This is a wonderful house designed by the international artist and owner Enzo Rinaldi. The house is inside the Madonie park (Parco delle Madonie). In a quiet and warm atmosphere, you will enjoy a beautiful view on the mountains from each window of the house.

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The house of Petralia is a beautiful and spacious home located in the historic center of the medieval town of Petralia at about 1150 meters above sea level , in the heart of the Madonie park .
The house is comfortable , furnished with original restored and equipped with central heating with radiators and fireplace. It has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and can accommodate up to eight people. It consists of several levels that can be achieved through self- access .
From the street of Corso Umberto I 127 , through the main door leads to a first chamber furnished with antique furniture with two beds and an adjoining bathroom , in the first floor is a large welcoming space characterized by walls in brick antique and wooden mezzanines . Here a first area , furnished with an antique wooden table, is dedicated to breakfast and is close to the ancient kitchen covered with tiles of Santo Stefano di Camastra , next you open the living-dining room with sofa bed and armchairs placed in front of the beautiful fireplace. On the floor of the mezzanine floor there are: a bedroom with two single beds and a double bedroom served by a bathroom with shower and bidet. The house also has a terrace furnished with a small barbeque. Wandering from the square , located in front of Hotel Petra , you can access an old wine cellar equipped as bicycle storage .
Despite being close to the popular seaside resort of Cefalu (just 60 km) , the home of Petralia is an ideal vacation spot for lovers of small medieval towns surrounded by nature and for those who want to explore the area with hiking, cycling, nature walks .
The house of the painter from Petralia takes its name from the fact that the master Vittorio Cerami lived in this house for years ,he was an elementary school teacher and sailor of the Royal Italian Navy, and was among the few survivors of the famous Battle of Cape Matapan that was fought between the 28 and 29 March 1941 in the waters south of the Peloponnese, between the islet of Gavdos and Cape Matapan , including a squadron of the Royal Italian Navy under the command of Admiral Angelo Iachino team , and the British Mediterranean Fleet Admiral Andrew Cunningham .
The battle itself is composed of two fights : one that fought in the vicinity of the islet of Gavdos in the morning and the afternoon of 28 March, and a second off Cape Matapan in the night between 28th and 29th March.
The battle , which ended with a clear British victory , highlighted the inadequacy of the Royal Navy to night fighting and temporarily handed over to the Royal Navy's supremacy over the Mediterranean , inflicting heavy losses , moral and material , to the Royal Navy , and influencing future offensive capabilities .
Among the crew of the cruiser River there was the sailor Vittorio Cerami of Petralia , who remained in the water at night for hours and hours seeing his comrades die without doing anything.
He was recovered among the corpses of dead men , and for years he could not forget that tragic night .
After a few years , returned to his country , he began to paint using the colors as a means to communicate the pain and the fear of that night.
Although self-taught , the teacher Cerami has produced dozens of paintings, among which the most famous one that reproduces the sinking of Cape Matapan in the night of 29 March 1941.
Today his paintings rich in color and pain furnish the rooms and walls of the house of the painter of Petralia .

We had a wonderful time at Antonellas place: cosy house and room, good breakfast and nice talks with Antonella.

We enjoyed our stay at The house of Petralia's Painter. It's a beatifull house. We had a separate compartment with mesanine bedroom, bathroom, sitting room, and a terrace. Foreseen are also a fridge and a waterboiler. Towels and shower products also available. Everything is well maintained. Antonella is a nice host, and in the morning we had breakfast with her. The village of Petralia Soprano is a village as you wood imagine a beautifull Italian village in the mountains. Peacefull, a lot of history(medieval), and really friendly people. I would also recommend Salvatore's restaurant for typical good Silician cuisine, and Fransesco's bar at the square for a nice 'apperitivo' and just relax☺️. It's a place were I will return.

AndréJuly 2015

We had a great time in Petralia. Antonella gave us a warm welcome and showed us around in the beautiful old town. She recommened us local products and we shared some drinks. The appartement is right in the centre, cosy and clean. We definitly recommened this place and we hope to come back one day.

SimonAugust 2015

Antonella is a lovely host who made us feel so welcome and is very helpful. La casa Del Pittore is a beautiful 5 star Bed and Breakfast in the beautiful Sicilian mountains. The Bed and Breakfast is beautifully decorated and felt like home. We stayed in the room with our own sitting room and loft bedroom which was spaceous and quite. The small town is high up in the mountains and has the most amazing views. There are a couple places to eat, bakery, bank, bars, shops, and small grocery that are all in walking distance. There are many churches in the town which are very beautiful from the inside and out.

The breakfast was splendid. The room was dark and very small WiFi was very weak and sometimes not available

WatzeOctober 2016

Antonella was a great host. We kept close communication up until our arrival at the house. The house was very nice and well presented. We felt very comfortable the town and Antonella helped with directions and suggestions. The layout of the house was perfect with a well equipped bathroom, a generous bedroom and cosy lounge area.

We told Santo we would arrive at about 4pm and he was waiting for us when we arrived. His place was a little difficult to find whilst driving around, but we parked the car and asked for directions . We would like to thank Santo from our group . He is most attentive and made our first night in Sicily memorable

We spent a lovely night in Santo's B&B! The room was very nice and clean, quite new and the breakfast was delicious, with fresh local pastries. The village of Petralia Soprana is really pretty and perfect to go hiking in the Parco Della Madonie.

Santo is a very good host: friendly, attentive and service minded. He has given us a lot of information about Peralia Soprana, Parco delle Madonie and recomended us a good restaurant. Breakfast was delicious. The house has a very good standard and is very comfortable. It was a great idea to visit the picturesque Petralia Soprana and stay att Santo´s B&B.

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Great Place and Perfect Host That make you feel at home. Very recommendable!

FelixAugust 2016

Thank you both so much for a lovely stay in your beautiful home. At the end of the season ( 5-8 sept) we were the only guests staying in this fascinating location in the Sicilian mountains. Nini took us for a walk with his dogs and booked a couple of fabulous resturants for us in a local village (3 km away) and one in petralia soprana. Lovely spot. Highly recommended!

SarahSeptember 2016

Maria Antonietta was lovely, super helpful, full of recommendations, and very generous. The place is isolated in the middle of the Sicilian countryside, we were precisely looking for this kind of environment. The masseria is charming and filled with history. The view from the pool is worth every second of it!

CamilaAugust 2016

We had a great time at the Masseria San Giovanni. Maria Antoinetta welcomed us warmly and made all the necessary to let us feel confortable. The location is a good place to rest and to visite amoung the most beautifull cities of the islande ( Gangi / Petralia Soprana). The pool is amazing and the point of view you get from there is candy eyes.

mathieuSeptember 2016

We have stayed here two nights with our two kids of 3 and 6. The place of 250 years old is absolutely wonderful. It has been restructured with a lot of respect for the place, authenticity and respect. The apartment was nicely situated at the back of the masseria looking over the old garden where our kids played hide and seek. Even though it was 30 degrees outside, the apartment was naturally cool. The pool overlooking the hills is breathtaking. We would love to come back!

aafkeAugust 2016

A great host, and a great place to stay : charming, calm, in the countryside ! Thank you for everything ! We will come back !

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Beautiful stone house on 2 levels, hidden among the trees and surrounded by meadows, located in the heart of Sicily in the Madonie mountains (1000 metres above sea level).
A few minutes away from the beautiful medioeval town of Petralia Soprana, ideal starting point for discovering the beauties of Sicily. Great for 2 families

Characteristic house built of stone on 2 levels, with large outdoor spaces between trees and meadows, surrounded by fruit trees.
Open view over the Valley.
Ground floor large living room, kitchen with fireplace and kitchenette with grilled chop for bed, bathroom, garage.
Guests have access to the entire House and large garden with lawns and trees, such as Oaks, pines, poplars and oleanders.
Brazier, is available in addition to external equipment such as chairs, tables and chairs.
Always available to provide useful information to guests

Quaint place surrounded by nature, just a few hundred metres from essential services (supermarkets, bars, shops), 3 km from the picturesque hamlet of Petralia Soprana, 8 km from the Hospital of Petralia Sottana, immersed in the natural park of the Madonie, magnificent scenery for hiking trails in summer and small skiing area in winter (ski slopes are about 20 minutes from the Piano Battaglia place).
Strategic location in the heart of Sicily, 110 km from Palermo, allows day trips to all the characteristic places of the island.
A few hundred meters daily connections by bus with Palermo and other towns of the Madonie.